Publications

Watershed resiliency and restoration program : improving Alberta’s natural watershed resiliency to flood and drought

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving... More ≫

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Report on the progress of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program since its inception in 2014. The program aims to build long-term watershed resiliency to flood and drought by improving natural watershed functions and engaging Albertans in the conservation, restoration, enhancement and stewardship of critical watershed features including wetlands, riparian areas and floodplains.

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Ion balance study report

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This report provides a detailed analysis of calculating ion balance (a parameter used to evaluate surface water and ground water quality) and recommends a new calculation approach that improves... More ≫

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This report provides a detailed analysis of calculating ion balance (a parameter used to evaluate surface water and ground water quality) and recommends a new calculation approach that improves ion balance accuracy. The report is a resource for staff and other stakeholders, such as lab scientists and researchers, performing calculations during routine water analysis.

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Long-toed salamander occupancy trends in the Kananaskis

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability... More ≫

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The Alberta Wild Species General Status Listing (GOA 2010) classifies the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) as Sensitive because the distribution may be declining due to vulnerability to habitat alteration associated with industrial, recreational, and transportation development. This report provides an update on the population trends of long-toed salamanders in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis area.

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Hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables facility contacts list

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A listing of contact information for Alberta facilities with an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) approval to manage hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables.

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Aeroqual AQY 1 air quality sensor system : real-time measurements of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a new sensor that has been tested by Environment and Protected Areas staff. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to... More ≫

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The resource is a fact sheet describing a new sensor that has been tested by Environment and Protected Areas staff. It describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to other monitors. It is directed to the general public and includes information about which pollutants it monitors and why. The fact sheet provides links to relevant resources and lists the limitations of the technology.

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Met-One E-BAM air quality monitor : real-time measurements of particulate matter for emergency response support & focused studies

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This fact sheet describes a portable air quality monitor that has been used by Environment and Protected Areas to measure particulate matter. The fact sheet describes what the sensor is, how the... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes a portable air quality monitor that has been used by Environment and Protected Areas to measure particulate matter. The fact sheet describes what the sensor is, how the data is used and how it compares to other monitoring methods.

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Research licence - pre-approved assessments and salvages (RL-PAAS)

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This set of resources describes the Research Licence - Pre-Approved Assessments and Salvages (RL-PAAS), a licence for those whose work involves a high volume of fish and fish habitat assessment... More ≫

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This set of resources describes the Research Licence - Pre-Approved Assessments and Salvages (RL-PAAS), a licence for those whose work involves a high volume of fish and fish habitat assessment projects associated with collecting, holding, sampling fish for inventory or conducting fish rescues and salvages. The fact sheet includes information on when and how to apply, approval considerations and how to use this special licence. The decision tree diagram shows when to apply for an RL-PAAS compared to a Fish Research Licence, while the flow diagram demonstrates when and how to use the RL-PAAS once it has been issued. The process guide outlines the required steps to submit RL-PAAS licence notifications and approvals in writing, inform of project delays or cancelations and submit RL-PAAS data loadforms.

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Fish research licences

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This fact sheet describes when a fish research licence is required, how to apply, who to contact, approval considerations and how to use your fish research licence.

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Guide to Water Act authorizations required for excavations (dugouts, borrow pits and other types of pits/excavations) [2024]

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations... More ≫

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This document clarifies authorization and application requirements under the Water Act and the Water (Ministerial) Regulation where excavations into the ground are proposed. Typically, excavations into the ground that may trigger Water Act authorizations are dugouts, borrow pits, pits, or other pits/excavations. This guide does not address excavations that may be created for the purpose of drainage, flood control, erosion control, or channel realignment. Also not addressed by this guide is the issue of whether evaporative loss is considered a "diversion of water" under the Water Act.

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Alberta native trout science workshop proceedings : February 1-3, 2023

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the... More ≫

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This report is a compilation of abstracts, extended abstracts and papers presented at the Alberta Native Trout Science Workshop on February 1-3, 2023. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the Office of the Chief Scientist (Environment and Protected Areas) and fRI Research (non-governmental organization).

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